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Warning That Gorgeous Turquoise Blue Lake Is Actually a Toxic Waste Dump Doesn't Stop the Selfies

An important reminder that not everything on Instagram is real

By Melissa Locker July 11, 2019

What to Know About Restrict, Instagram's New Anti-Bullying Feature

Bullying is a big problem for Instagram, one that the company's head, Adam Mosseri, has vowed to take on. As TIME explains in a new feature, the company is trying to build artificial intelligence that...

By Katy Steinmetz July 8, 2019

Inside Instagram's War on Bullying

Ethan Cohen tried to laugh off his first experience with bullying on Instagram. Like many kids his age, the Raleigh, N.C., teen eagerly joined the platform in middle school, and one day he discovered fellow...

By Katy Steinmetz July 8, 2019

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Silence Divorce Rumors With a Very Comedic Take

The stars hilariously clapped back at divorce rumors.

By Melissa Locker June 20, 2019

These 6 Tips and Tricks Will Revolutionize Your Instagram Story Game

Learn how to ask your followers questions, change your font and more

By Patrick Lucas Austin April 8, 2019

Lena Headey Silences Trolls Who Criticized Her For Sharing an Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Clip

"Unfollow me and I shall not weep,” the Game of Thrones star wrote on Instagram.

By Melissa Locker March 28, 2019

Facebook and Instagram Outages Are Impacting Users Worldwide

It’s not just your Facebook page that’s down

By Brandon Kochkodin / Bloomberg March 13, 2019

Instagram's Founders Are Unexpectedly Leaving 'To Explore Our Curiosity'

The move is a blow to Facebook, which owns Instagram

By Ciara Nugent September 25, 2018

Instagram Is Adding Hour-Long Videos to Take on YouTube

They'll live on IGTV, a new space for lengthy vertical videos

By Katy Steinmetz June 20, 2018

Blake Lively Just Trolled Ryan Reynolds on Instagram Again

These two trolls deserve each other

By Melissa Locker April 9, 2018

A San Francisco Art Museum Tackles Art’s Instagram Dilemma

A woman clutched her phone to her heart the way a missionary might hold a Bible. She was anxious to take a picture of a stunning bouquet of flowers that sat not 10 ft. away,...

By Katy Steinmetz March 22, 2018

Here's the Instagram Post That Just Dethroned Queen Beyoncé From the Top Spot

"There's a new most liked Insta in town"

By Cady Lang February 7, 2018

The Internet Is Calling Will Smith the Dad of the Year for Trolling His Son With a Parody Video

Dad of the year

By Cady Lang February 7, 2018

Barack Obama Gave Michelle Obama a Romantic Surprise for Her 54th Birthday

"Getting notes and flowers from you will never get old."

By Cady Lang January 17, 2018

See the Adorable Way J.Lo Endorsed Cardi B and Bruno Mars' Remix of 'Finesse'

Once a fly girl, always a fly girl

By Cady Lang January 5, 2018

The Internet Thinks Ryan Reynolds Basically Used to Be Zack Morris

Proof that everyone has an awkward age

By Cady Lang January 3, 2018

The Boss: Lauren Kleban Bounced to the Top of the Boutique Fitness Boom

Literally

By Lauren Kleban January 3, 2018

This Beyoncé Pic Is the Most Liked Instagram Photo of 2017

Queen Bey reigns supreme

By Raisa Bruner November 29, 2017

You Can Now Control Who Comments on Your Instagram

Additionally, users can now anonymously report troubling live videos

By Aric Jenkins September 27, 2017

Instagram Bug Gave Hackers Data on 'High-Profile' Users

Instagram warned verified users

By Mahita Gajanan August 30, 2017

Most Instagram Ads for Plastic Surgery Aren't From Qualified Doctors

'The confusing marketing on social media is putting people at risk'

By Belinda Luscombe August 30, 2017

Justin Bieber: I Won't Be Ashamed of My Mistakes

He says he wants to be more sustainable

By Rachel Lewis August 3, 2017

This Dutch Model Is Basically Gigi Hadid's Doppelgänger

Move over, Bella

By Cady Lang August 2, 2017

Social Media Overload Can Make You Miserable

Back in 1970, the technology writer Alvin Toffler published a book called Future Shock, which became an international bestseller. The book is about how humans struggle with too much technological change in too short a...

August 2, 2017

Beyoncé's Mom Hints at the Inspiration Behind One of the Twins' Names

While Beyoncé blessed us with a beautiful first look at her one-month-old twins, Sir and Rumi last Friday morning, it was her mother, Ms. Tina Lawson, who kindly provided the Internet with some extra information...

By Cady Lang July 17, 2017

Dresses Made of Watermelon Slices Are Instagram's New Trend

Here's a new fashion and photography trend anyone can take a bite out of: Instagram users are posting images of themselves and their friends or children decked out in "watermelon" dresses that are, literally, just...

By Raisa Bruner June 27, 2017

Instagram Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter With an Illustration Only a True Fan Could Create

Instagram pays tribute to Harry Potter on the 20th anniversary of his first book

By Melissa Locker June 26, 2017

The Weeknd Confirms Status as Selena Gomez's Perfect Instagram Boyfriend

Gomez’s '70s-inspired Coach campaign debuted this week, and the Weeknd shared a picture of his girlfriend to his Instagram story

By Olivia Bahou / InStyle June 22, 2017

The Internet Is Losing It Over Demi Lovato's Subtle Nod to Selena Gomez

Delena forever

By Cady Lang June 22, 2017

Lorde Just Unmasked Herself As the Mastermind Behind the Instagram Onion Ring Rating Site

Lorde works in mysterious ways, apparently

By Melissa Locker June 16, 2017

This Week in Health: How to Really Lose Weight

Little is harder than losing weight and keeping it off for good, yet many find a way. Exactly how goes deeper than diet and exercise, according to new science. Here's what else caught our attention...

By Mandy Oaklander May 25, 2017

How 6 Pro Photographers Are Using Instagram Stories

TIME selects the photographers you need to follow on Instagram Stories

By Olivier Laurent May 25, 2017

Beyond the Decisive Moment: 'The Truth Isn’t Told in a Single Photograph'

Why Everyday Africa offers a new path for our understanding of the world

By Stephen Mayes May 15, 2017

An Ode to Amateur Photographers

The Dutch-born creative is a master of the vernacular image and a dedicated scholar of accidental beauty

By Alexandra Genova May 8, 2017

Instagram's Newest Feature Has a Hidden Trick

You can use it to post beautiful panoramic images

By Alex Fitzpatrick May 4, 2017

See All the Best Behind-the-Scenes Photos From the 2017 Met Gala

From the red carpet to the after-party

By Cady Lang May 1, 2017

Instagram is Growing Insanely Fast

Instagram Just Keeps Growing Like Crazy

By Lisa Eadicicco April 26, 2017

Selena Gomez Deletes the Instagram App 'Once a Week' Due to Negative Comments

‘It’s like they want to cut your soul’

By Karen Mizoguchi / People March 23, 2017

Watch Rihanna Get Bashful About Her TV Performance During This Epic Viewing Party

Would you expect anything less?

By Cady Lang March 21, 2017

Beyoncé Told Her Mom to Stop Posting So Many Corny Jokes on Instagram

‘What do you call a fake noodle?'

By Kate Dwyer March 16, 2017

Nicki Minaj Is All Of Us Lip Syncing This Celine Dion Masterpiece

Real recognize real

By Cady Lang March 14, 2017

5 Hidden Instagram Tricks You Should Know

Instagram has ballooned from a simple photo sharing app to a social network with more than 600 million users. Whether you're a longtime Instagram addict or a photo-sharing newcomer, these tips and tricks will help you get the most out of the app

By Lisa Eadicicco March 6, 2017

It's Definitely Worth Following Gary the Cat for Travel Inspiration. Despite His Instagram Fame, He's Still 'Just a Cat.'

Lady Gaga Shares Her Post-Show Recovery Regimen After Falling Off the Stage

'We're Behind You Every Step of the Way.' Meghan Markle Has An Inspiring Message for Young Women

Instagram Starts Test To Hide Number of Likes Posts Receive for Users in 7 Countries